Lesson Plan: Introduction to Poems (Primary 3)

Objectives: 1. To introduce primary 3 children to the concept of poems and develop an understanding of what poems are. 2. To explore different types of poems and their characteristics. 3. To encourage creativity and self-expression through the creation of their own simple poems.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduction (10 minutes) a. Greet the students and explain that today’s lesson is about poems. b. Show a short video clip about poems to capture their interest and engage them in the topic. (Video resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vYX6nA0vWk) c. Discuss with the students what they already know about poems and write their responses on the board.

1. Types of Poems (15 minutes) a. Introduce different types of poems such as rhyming poems, acrostic poems, and haikus. b. Show examples of each type of poem and discuss their characteristics. c. Distribute a worksheet (Worksheet resource: https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/poetry-types-worksheet/) for students to identify the type of poem and its features.

2. Creating Simple Poems (20 minutes) a. Explain that the students will now have the opportunity to create their own simple poems. b. Provide examples of simple poems and discuss their structure (e.g., using rhyming words, repetition, or descriptive language). c. Give each student a worksheet with a template for a simple poem (Worksheet resource: https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/simple-poem-template/). d. Allow students to brainstorm ideas and complete their poems individually. e. Encourage students to share their poems with the class, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

3. Conclusion (5 minutes) a. Recap the main points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the different types of poems and their characteristics. b. Ask students to reflect on what they have learned and share one thing they enjoyed about the lesson.

Activity: During the “Creating Simple Poems” section, students will be given the opportunity to create their own simple poems using the provided template. This activity will allow them to apply their understanding of different types of poems and exercise their creativity and self-expression.

Video Resources: 1. “What is a Poem?” by PBS LearningMedia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vYX6nA0vWk

Worksheet Resources: 1. Poetry Types Worksheet by Teach Starter: https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/poetry-types-worksheet/ 2. Simple Poem Template by Teach Starter: https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/simple-poem-template/

Note: The provided resources are suggestions and can be substituted with other suitable resources based on availability and preference.